Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
wellhole [wel-hohl] ExamplesWord Origin noun
- the shaft of a well.
- a tall, narrow opening surrounded by walls, as a stairwell.
Origin of wellhole First recorded in 1670–80; well2 + hole Examples from the Web for well-hole Historical Examples of well-hole
As no one had his horse, all present had to climb back to the top of the well-hole.
Oliver Optic
The captain had had the well-hole sounded, and had ordered the pumps started.
Edward Stratemeyer
It was now necessary for the sake of the well-hole to omit the centre-stone.
John Smeaton
In an instant, it seemed to spout blood and entrails, and was hurled into the well-hole.
Bram Stoker
Salmon, and other fish, are thus preserved in rivers, in a well-hole in the fishing-boat.
The Cook’s Oracle; and Housekeeper’s Manual
William Kitchiner